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NHS launches national data opt-out campaign

NHS Digital has launched a new campaign in England to advise and inform patients about the use of their NHS data called ‘Your NHS data matters’.

This campaign is aimed at informing the public on how data will be used for research or planning purposes, so they can make an informed choice.

What do dentists need to do about the national data opt-out?

Although dentists are not currently required to do anything in terms of the national data opt-out, the BDA is advising dentists just to be aware of the campaign, so that they are able to advise and support patients.